﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:14:36 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Kentucky Ag Connection</title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1089</link><atom:link href="https://kentuckyagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1089" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Farm Family Earns Top Honor]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-farm-family-earns-top-honor</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Farm Bureau has selected Brandon and Taylor Henning of Breckinridge County as its 2026 Outstanding Young Farm Family. The award recognizes young farmers who show ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-farm-family-earns-top-honor</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-182537]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Venues Sets Stage for Major November Events]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-venues-sets-stage-for-major-november-events</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Kentucky Venues is preparing for a busy and successful November 2026 with a lineup of major events expected to attract thousands of visitors and generate significant economic ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-venues-sets-stage-for-major-november-events</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-182480]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hemp Farming May Improve Water and Wildlife]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/hemp-farming-may-improve-water-and-wildlife</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 According to research co-authored by Tyler Mark, Ph.D., of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, expanding hemp production ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/hemp-farming-may-improve-water-and-wildlife</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-182387]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hot Peppers Show Potential for Cleaning Contaminated Soils]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/hot-peppers-show-potential-for-cleaning-contaminated-soils</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Researchers at Kentucky State University are exploring an innovative way to address soil contamination using a common agricultural crop. A recent study suggests that hot ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/hot-peppers-show-potential-for-cleaning-contaminated-soils</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-182229]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Pork Industry Powers Farm Economy]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-pork-industry-powers-farm-economy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 October is recognized as Pork Month in Kentucky, highlighting the important role pork producers play in agriculture, food production, and the economy. The observance serves ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-pork-industry-powers-farm-economy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-182177]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Youth Ag Innovators Can Win Big]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/youth-ag-innovators-can-win-big</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Young people are being encouraged to turn their agricultural ideas into real-world projects through a new funding opportunity designed to support innovation, leadership, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/youth-ag-innovators-can-win-big</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-181654]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Harvest Relief Boosts Farm Support]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/usda-harvest-relief-boosts-farm-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 American farmers continue to face several challenges, including rising fuel prices, increasing production expenses, and market uncertainties. To help address these concerns, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/usda-harvest-relief-boosts-farm-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-181520]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Schools Earn Farm-to-School Awards for Local Food]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-schools-earn-farm-to-school-awards-for-local-food</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 In recognition of National Farm to School Month, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has awarded $24,000 to three school districts for purchasing locally grown ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-schools-earn-farm-to-school-awards-for-local-food</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-181240]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Awards Kentucky $414K for Specialty Crop Projects]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/usda-awards-kentucky-414k-for-specialty-crop-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has received $413,908.66 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/usda-awards-kentucky-414k-for-specialty-crop-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-181193]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Kentucky Approves $1.7M for Farm and Community Projects]]></title><link>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-approves-17m-for-farm-and-community-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board has approved $1,735,890 in funding for agricultural diversification and rural development initiatives across the state. 

 “The ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://kentuckyagconnection.com/news/kentucky-approves-17m-for-farm-and-community-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[503e35f0-209d-4788-8f40-1ee5e8ddb010-181192]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>